DMV Offices Closed Four Fridays in January

The Department of Motor Vehicles reminds customers that all statewide offices will be closed on the first three Fridays of each month through June 2010 – in keeping with Executive Order S-13-09.

During the month of January, (including the New Years Day Holiday) DMV offices will be closed on Fridays January 1, 8, 15, and 22.

All DMV offices will be open Friday January 29, 2010.  Normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays) remain in effect.

If a visit to a field office is necessary, customers should make every effort to arrive prepared with all requisite paperwork.

Motorists who have a registration renewal date that falls on a Friday closure day will have penalties waived until the next business day.

Customers can perform any one of the following transactions and functions on the DMV Web site, www.dmv.ca.gov

Schedule office appointments for up to three transactions or for three separate customers - Renew driver license - Renew vehicle registration - Make a change of address - Register to vote - Purchase personalized plates - File a notice of release of liability - Check the license status of driver’s education or traffic schools, new or used vehicle dealers -  File vehicle transfer forms -  Calculate fees and taxes due -  Request refunds -  Make appointments for both car and motorcycle driving skill tests, and much more. Automated services are available at (800) 777-0133.